Whether you’re a full-time van dweller or you’ve rented a motorhome to visit the sights of Spain, one question that might have crossed your mind is, ‘Should I take my campervan to Jerez de la Frontera?’ Watch our video highlights and read on to find out what Lou and I thought about taking a campervan …

The Andalucian city of Cadiz is like no other: A city of charm and romance where every plaza is a suntrap and you’re never more than a ten-minute walk to the sea. Take a look at this video we shot and be inspired to visit Cadiz in winter.

Nana’s Traditional Chicken Fläedlesuppe is an Austrian recipe, passed down through generations of my family – a warming chicken broth crammed with hearty pancake noodles and sprinkled with herbs. Fläedlesuppe is filling and comforting on a cold winter evening – the kind of soup that you associate with being loved and fed at your nana’s …

My nutty vegan black bean oat burgers are fantastic. Compared to other meat-free burgers these have a delicious earthy texture. The beans, oats and mushrooms almost trick you into thinking it’s meat, but fear not, these are 100% cruelty-free.

Lou and I are house sitting in a semi-rural area of Spain’s Andalucía region. Bordering our villa is a forest dominated by pine trees. We even have a pine tree in our back garden. No doubt you’ve seen pine cones before, but have you ever wondered how to get pine nuts from pine cones?

We all love curry, right? It comes in so many varieties. Spicy or mild; meaty or veggie; sweet and tangy. Even nutty. Not forgetting all the yummy accompaniments you can add. Curry has something for everyone and my vegetarian recipe for cauliflower and sweet potato coconut curry is no exception.

You find this sweet looking place on Trusted House Sitters. A modern villa close to the beach. There’s even a pool. Plus it’s a stone’s throw from a historic port town. The owners are going to be away for two months over the holiday period. A luxurious retreat in warmer climes, rent-free! All you have …

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